If you are looking to update your jewelry collection, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive list of myGemma's top designer jewelry brands will give you some inspiration on which brands to turn to.
Starting our list of the top 10 designer jewelry brands is of course: Tiffany & Co. First called Tiffany & Young, Tiffany & Co. began as a stationery and fancy goods store in New York. Today, however, it is a household name that has been in business since 1837. Awarded for its silver craftsmanship, Tiffany and Co. remains America’s leading silversmith.
The brand showcases the brand's more extravagant and rarest of pieces in their annual Blue Book collection that started in 1845. Some of their most popular and famous pieces include the Return To Tiffany, Tiffany Key and Tiffany Soleste and of course, their signature 6-prong engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. is famed for their little blue box, synonymous with quality, luxury and style.
Harry Winston was founded in New York City in 1932 with Harry Winston, himself, as the founder. He was soon crowned the 'King of Diamonds' and 'Jeweler to the Stars' for his fine jewelry creations. One of the most notable pieces he acquired was the 45.42-carat Hope Diamond, a heart-shaped grayish-blue diamond crown centerpiece, which was passed along to King George IV of the United Kingdom. Today, it is found in Washington DC as part of the Smithsonian Institution displays.
Founded in 1847 by Louis François Cartier, the brand earned its reputation as 'The Jeweler of Kings, the King among Jewelers,' pioneering the combination of platinum and diamond. Their most notable lines include the LOVE collection, Juste un Clou and Panthère. These distinctive collections are widely popular with celebrities with variations available in different color golds and with or without diamond embellishment.
Chopard is a Swiss brand started by Louis-Ulysse Chopard in the 1860s, originally known for creating watches and pocket watches for women. When Chopard was sold to Karl Scheufele in 1963, the brand was noted for its Art Deco-inspired timepieces and Happy Diamonds line.
The brand’s signature free-floating diamonds behind the watch glass was created in the mid-1970s. It is now the corporate partner the Cannes Film Festival, official timekeeper of the Grand Prix of Monaco and the Mille Miglia. Chopard prides itself on the use of ethically sourced gold and aims to eventually use sustainable gold across all pieces that they produce.
After their marriage in 1895, Alfred van Cleef and Estelle Arpels started a luxurious line in 1906 that still exists today. Opening their first store in Place Vendome in Paris, in the 1940s Van Cleef and Arpel opened their first US store in Palm Beach followed by New York.
Among some of the exceptional accomplishments of this maison is their patented, innovative creation called 'Mystery Set'. An intricate piece with a clip that takes an astonishing 300 hours or more for a skilled jeweler to create. Van Cleef and Arpels are renowned for their playful use of animals, flowers and nature in their designs.
Graff origins began in England in 1960, when Laurence Graff founded the company. The brand is famous for its large diamond designs and also widely known for buying and resetting prominent diamonds. Some of the most famous Graff diamonds have included the Graff Pink, a pink emerald cut diamond of over 20 ct, and the Delaire Sunrise, the largest emerald cut Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond in the world.
7. David Yurman
This line was founded by David and Sybil Yurman in 1980. It has been known to sculpt designs reminiscent of the American Craft Movement. One of the popular designs is their signature cable bracelet in sterling silver and gold, embellished with colored gems.
The brand uses bright colors and playful, structured designs. Great for everyday wear and especially for stacking bracelets, David Yurman is a popular choice for men and women of all ages.
Buccellati is a company that designs Italian jewels in gold, silver, and platinum. The brand has grown globally and is known for its pieces that reflect Old Hollywood design that takes inspiration from animals and insects. Founded in 1919 in Milan, Italy, by the 1950s Buccellati had expanded to the US with stores in New York and Florida. Their first watch collection was launched in 2001 in Geneva.
Bvlgari, also spelled Bulgari, is famed for its colored gemstones and diamonds. Since its creation in 1884, it has been a crowd favorite among clients seeking brightly colored, large pieces with chromatic effect. It’s also because of this brand that the cabochon cut, a popular gemstone cut in antique times, was reestablished.
Finishing off our list of the top 10 designer jewelry brands is Boucheron. Founded by Frédéric Boucheron in 1858 in Paris, France, his designs were influenced by Egyptian and Asian art, thus, creating unfamiliar stone combinations such as onyx and diamonds. He was also first to merge bronze, ivory, and gold in his pieces of jewelry.
High-end designer jewelry brands such as the ones listed above have successfully established their name in the luxury market and maintained their popularity over the decades. How? Through extensive marketing, high-end craftsmanship and in some cases, maintaining low supply and high demand.
So how much is your pre-owned jewelry worth?
Perhaps our list of the top 10 designer jewelry brands has inspired you to refresh your jewelry box. If you are looking to upgrade or sell your designer earrings, necklaces, bracelets or rings, myGemma has you covered. Fill out the online form to get started.
Our in-house experts will be able to assist you and ensure that you get the maximum value for your pieces. Our entire process can take as little as 24 hours, and is free of charge, with no fees or commissions deducted from your final price.
There’s a misconception among those who don’t have a girlfriend or wife that the abundance of jewellery brands makes buying a present for her a simple task. “Jewellery gifts; a box of chocolates; some flowers,” they say, as though there is only one option of all three. What those without a trinket-loving loved one can’t understand is this: just like choosing between lilies and gladioli, selecting from the best jewellery gifts available online and in store is a delicate operation.
Even when it’s not the engagement ring you’re seeking, choosing birthday gifts that sparkle can be a tough one. Stud earrings or huggie hoops? Heart necklace or something engraved? Malachite or mother of pearl? They’re all questions you may have to contend with when it comes to birthday, Christmas, and even Mother’s Day gifts.
Luckily for you and your girlfriend (/wife/mum/sister), we’re thrumming with jewellery gift ideas, from the plain to the pavé. From award-winning ateliers to luxury houses and our high-street saviours for every gifting emergency, read on to find GQ’s pick of the places to buy your next jewellery gift, as well as some of the bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings we recommend from each retailer.
Best bracelets for women! Best rings! Best necklaces for her! The superlatives abound, but how do you know that what you’re opting for is what she actually wants? There are a few things you can do to make sure. First, choose from a reputable seller: you’ll find 37 of them in the article to follow. Next, think about what she actually wears: if you’ve never seen her in a pair of earrings before then chances are she’s not a fan (or doesn’t have her ears pierced). Some choices are generally safer than others: a chain bracelet can be found in many women’s jewellery boxes, for example, whereas an anklet is a much braver choice, and one we only advise if she’s expressed interest in the throwback piece.
Selected the perfect gift from the enormous amount of jewellery available to you and your wallet? The final stage is to select your decision in the finish that matches the rest of her collection. Many sites will offer the same design in gold, rose gold or silver, and the decision you make is crucial. Much like sneaking a peek in her underwear drawer for her bra size when on the hunt for a lingerie gift, your mission is to take a look at her most regularly worn jewellery pieces. It should be immediately obvious if she’s a silver (or white gold, for the spendy), rose gold or gold jewellery type. You can also use this opportunity to check if she’s into things like birthstones or personalised engravable pieces to put a final seal of confidence on your purchase.
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